Iowa too much for Royals

The Iowa Cubs continue to beat up on Royals pitching coming up with a 9-6 win. Carlos Rosa fell to 3-2 on the year giving up seven run over five innings.

The Cubs scored three runs in bottom of the 3rd and bottom of the 5th innings to build a 7-2 lead going into the top of the 6th inning.

The Royals scored three of their own in the 6th thanks to homers by Brian Buchanan and Dave Mantranga. The Royals cut the lead to 7-6 in the 7th trying to mount another comeback, but the Cubs added insurance with runs in the 7th and 8th.